Research

Research Interests

  • Indo-Iranian
  • Linguistic Phylogenetics
  • Mythology and Poetics
  • Sociolinguistics of Indo-European Dramatic and Epic Compositions

Publications

Articles

  • 2023: “Gendered Language in Aristophanes’ ‘Birds.’” in Persephone: The Harvard Undergraduate Classics Journal Vol. 8.1 (Spring 2023): 12-29.
  • 2023: “Between Need, Want, Material and Innate Beauty: Tracing Shades of Erōs.” in Corvus Vol. 13 (Spring 2023): 27-35.
  • 2023: “Mind your Language Mister! A Case Study in Aristophanic Humor.“ in Animus: University of Chicago Classical Journal Vol. 3.1 (Winter 2023): 36-51.

Awards

  • 2023: Institute for the Study of Global Antiquity Graduate Fellowship
  • 2023: Lionel Pearson Fellowship [Declined]
  • 2022: Joan Palevsky Chair Post-Baccalaureate Scholarship in Classics
  • 2022: CAMWS Award for Outstanding Accomplishment in Classical Studies
  • 2022: Gus and Elfie Kalfass Prize for Excellence in German Studies
  • 2021: Gerald W. LaLonde Fellowship in Classical Studies
  • 2021: UC Berkeley Intensive Greek Workshop Tuition Rebate
  • 2019: Institute for Global Engagement Summer Language Study Scholarship